WELLBEING / ACTIVITIES SUPPORT

£13.10/ hr
Full Time, Permanent
Cardiff, CF24
Caron Group is a family of care homes across mid and south Wales. Our ethos is to provide quality care and to ensure that privacy, dignity and choice for our residents is at the core of everything we do. We have been operating in the care sector for twenty three years and specialise in residential, nursing and dementia care for older people. We are currently undergoing an exciting chapter in our growth and are looking for dedicated individuals to join us on this journey.
The group’s strength is attributable to our team of highly motivated, passionate and dedicated staff. We invest in exceptional talent and our people share a commitment to success that is second to none. This energy is harnessed to deliver the highest levels of relationship-centred care. We are committed to supporting our staffs’ continuous professional development throughout their careers, through the provision of formal training and development opportunities. The group offers a friendly family culture and supportive environment of teamwork, respect and integrity where everyone makes a valued contribution.
We are seeking a Wellbeing / Activities Support to join our family of Care Homes. As a Wellbeing Support at Caron Group, you will enable the vulnerable people in our care to achieve wellbeing outcomes that are meaningful to them. You will support the Wellbeing Lead in achieving an overall feeling of wellbeing throughout the Home by lifting the spirits of the people who reside and work there and those who visit the Home. The individuals who we care for will rely on you to help stimulate their minds and bodies through a carefully planned programme of events, group and one-to-one sessions, community participation and by encouraging staff interaction with residents to ensure they receive a fulfilling experience.
You will be a caring and compassionate individual, with infectious enthusiasm and energy; providing opportunities for all of our residents to participate in and enjoy the available activities programme.
Every one of our residents is supported with respect, dignity and choice, in a safe and well-equipped environment which we hope they will regard as their home. We provide the highest levels of support and ensure that our residents are as happy as possible.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

· Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults), Wales and Northern Ireland
· Minimum 3 years’ experience and passion for care of the elderly
· Ability to relate to and care for older people in a sensitive, dignified and respectful manner
· Ability to demonstrate a sound understanding of the needs of the older person
· Minimum 1 year experience in a similar activities / lifestyle role within a care facility
· An understanding of and adherence to Caron Group’s ethos

· Assisting the Wellbeing Lead in creating and organising meaningful and engaging activities and a lifestyle programme throughout the home to enrich the lives of the residents we care for
· Supporting the Wellbeing Lead with producing and updating an activity planner for the home, working to an agreed activities budget
· Supporting the Wellbeing Lead with organising events within the Home i.e. Birthdays; Visiting Schools; Choirs; Coffee Morning’s; Themed Days such as Christmas, Remembrance day, religious events, St. David’s Day, St. George’s day etc
· Supporting the Wellbeing Lead in developing partnerships in the local community and liaising with third parties to arrange appropriate activities e.g. choirs, fundraising activities and shows
· Getting to know residents and their families to identify their individual histories and choices to help staff adopt a person centred approach (About Me Book) and create tailored activities
· Accompanying residents on outings and arranging transport ensuring that all safety standards are met with respect to mobility
· Promoting a community spirit within their Home through advertising; sharing information and by also attending resident’s meetings / forums on a quarterly basis and represent residents who are unable to attend
· Encouraging and promoting good wellbeing practice to staff at the Home
· Promoting good communication and language with individuals
· Providing support to those who are at the end of their journey to enable them to be as calm and relaxed as humanly possible
* this is not an exhaustive list